Jen Simon
About Jen Simon
Jen Simon is the Manager of Capital Projects for the North and East regions at the Ontario Ministry of Health. She holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Regina and has extensive experience in health policy and capital project management.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health
Jen Simon serves as the Manager of Capital Projects (North and East) at the Ontario Ministry of Health. She has held this position since 2020. In this role, she oversees various capital projects, ensuring they align with the ministry's strategic goals and objectives. Her extensive experience in capital project management contributes to the effective execution of health initiatives within the region.
Education and Qualifications
Jen Simon obtained a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) from the University of Regina, where she studied Public Policy Analysis from 2009 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and History from the University of Toronto, completed between 2005 and 2009. Additionally, she earned a Certificate in Information Access and Protection of Privacy from the University of Alberta, studying from 2012 to 2014, and a Certificate in Project Management from the University of Regina in 2011.
Previous Experience in Health Policy and Management
Prior to her current role, Jen Simon held various positions within the Ontario Ministry of Health. She worked as a Capital Consultant from 2014 to 2015, and as a Senior Consultant from 2015 to 2019. She also served as a Project Manager for Capital Projects (North and East) from 2019 to 2020. Her earlier experience includes roles at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, where she was a Senior Policy Analyst from 2011 to 2013 and an Executive Intern in 2010.
Research and Analysis Background
Jen Simon began her career as a Research Analyst at the University of Regina's Paul J Hill School of Business, focusing on Personal Health Information and e-Government from 2009 to 2011. She also worked as a Health Privacy Policy Analyst at the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner in Ontario from 2013 to 2014. This background in research and analysis has equipped her with valuable insights into health policy and privacy issues.